Posts by Courtney Roush
Inspiring Leaders, Inspiring Action: Both at Home and in the Field
Click here to order the September 2017 issue in which this article appeared. If you stand still, the world will fly past you. It’s as simple as that, and anyone in the direct selling channel—whether employee or independent representative—is keenly aware of that principle. For direct selling executives, inspiring action is a twofold challenge: How do they…
Read MoreConsumer Trends: Technology Is Still King
In 1995, Newsweek magazine published an article by astronomer Clifford Stoll in which he stated that the Internet was a passing fad, and that in two or three years hence people would find little value there (Clifford Stoll: The Internet? Bah! Newsweek, February 27, 1995). Acknowledging his incredibly inaccurate prediction 11 years later in a…
Read MoreBest Places to Work in Direct Selling
“Most people think trust is earned. Here, trust is granted. We wouldn’t have hired you if we didn’t trust you.”
Read MoreStarter Kits: A New Consultant’s First Impression
Imagine, if you will, that moment when a new independent representative opens a starter kit for the first time.
Read More7 Trends to Watch: Direct Selling in 2017 & Beyond
As we begin 2017, we can confidently assert that the state of direct selling remains strong.
Read MoreExecutive Hiring: Where, When and How to Find Talent in a Changing Climate
Hiring for any position depends not only on culture fit, but also upon the function and degree of specialty required. But where do you begin?
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